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  • Returns for Leukemia Campaign Raises Over $1.2 in 2011 and Launches New Campaign May 26, 2012
    Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow and develops when blood cells produced in the bone marrow grow out of control. Although most difficult for the patient, the patient’s loved ones also carry the stress of treatments and recovery which can be a grueling process. It is in support and respect of those stricken by the debilitating disease...
    by at May 18th, 2012 at 12:05 am
  • 10 Best Countries for Entrepreneurs in the World
    The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has ranked the ten best countries for entrepreneurs. The OECD’s mission is to “is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.” The purpose of this type of list is to identify and celebrate the countries that are encouraging to entrepreneurs....
    by at May 16th, 2012 at 12:05 am
  • Meatless Monday with Guacamole Platter and Vegetarian Chilli
    Image courtesy of foodrevolutionday.com Hello and welcome (back) to Miratel’s blog and thanks for stopping by on Meatless Monday recipe share. The Meatless Monday pledge aims to reduce meat consumption 15% by eliminating it just one day per week to preserve personal and planetary health. Miratel supports this great initiative and includes it as part of its CSR...
    by at May 14th, 2012 at 12:05 am
  • 10 Top Celebrity Charitable Contributions Based on Publicity Value
    A celebrity’s involvement in the nonprofit fundraising and outreach efforts of a charitable organization can prove a successful strategy for all involved. I have previously written about some of the best of these pairings when covering lists such as the 20 Celebrities Doing Good (Part 1 and 2), the 30 Top Celebrity Donations of 2011, and the Ten Most Charitable Oscar...
    by at May 11th, 2012 at 12:05 am
  • No Mother’s Day in Support of Maternal Mortality Reduction Globally
    Image Courtesy of everymothercounts.org Mother’s Day originally began as an anti-war protest. A call for change by mothers fed up with losing their husbands and sons to war. Over time it’s evolved to become a day where moms are honoured with tokens of love and appreciation like breakfast in bed, cards, flowers or some chocolates. However, that is not the case for everyone....
    by at May 9th, 2012 at 12:05 am
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